Friday, January 28, 2011

What Cruise Brochures Don’t Tell You, Part 2

If you are interested in personal hygiene onboard more than the average person, you can rest assured that many ships have removable shower heads, but many do not. Ask first if this is of particular importance to you.

You can take your own bicycles and golf clubs, but remember there is very limited room in your cabin for them.

Expedition cruises are often offered on smaller vessels which are specially designed with ice-breaking hulls. They're created and ideal for small groups.

What is called "Alternative Dining" is a dining option(s) in another area of the ship, apart from the main dining room. The paid locations are quieter, more intimate, and have higher quality food, presentation, and service.

The dreaded Norwalk virus. Young children only rarely get it. Adults and older children get it somewhat more commonly. In fact, it's next to the common cold as the most common illness. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly and sanitize them before you eat, and take special care when you are considering ordering salad, shellfish, or fruit. Even the water can be a potential source.

As far as security is concerned, cruise ships are safer and more secure than most land-based vacations.

You don't have to leave the ship during any port of call. If you do stay onboard, you will have a great deal of room and quiet all over the place. Even spa treatments on port days are less expensive on some ships.

Now that you know more about cruises than the brochures let on, why not book it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com today?

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